Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic Information

Bourn Hall Clinic, the world’s first and best known assisted conception clinic, was established in 1980 by Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards, the pioneers of IVF. Our founders Prof. Robert Edwards and Dr. Patrick Steptoe created the World’s first test tube baby - Louise Brown on 25th July 1978. With the vision to help childless couples, they founded Bourn Hall Clinic, the world’s first IVF Clinic. IVF treatment has since touched and enhanced the lives of millions of people facing difficulties conceiving. This contribution of IVF technique has been recognized by the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2010 to Professor Robert Edwards. Through innovative thinking the clinic maintains a leading role in the field. We are committed to technical excellence in treatment and exceptional patient care.